RKLB is trading at $81.78, down 3.4% in after-hours trading as investors lock in profits following a strong Q1 2026 earnings report despite record-breaking financial results.
- Rocket Lab reported record Q1 revenue of $200.3 million, up 63.5% year-over-year, beating analyst estimates and pushing its total backlog to a record $2.2 billion.
- The stock is retracing after Wednesday's 7.48% rally, suggesting profit-taking and investor caution ahead of Friday's key economic data, including nonfarm payrolls and consumer sentiment.
- Broader market momentum remains weak in after-hours trading, with major indices down between 0.24% and 0.50% on light volume.